Sunset hikes near Marlborough Junction, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 98 min of walking

2. Sudbury Reservoir–Beebe Pond, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 41 min of walking

3. Beebe Pond–Welch Pond, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 35 min of walking

4. Beebe Pond–Acorn Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 34 min of walking

5. Backpacker Trail–Indian Hill, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. Crane Meadows 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

7. Ground 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

8. Hager Pond–Acorn Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Connector Trail–Stirrup Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

10. Connector Trail & Walnut Hill Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 37 min of walking

11. Connector Trail–Hultman Aqueduct Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cole Trail–Hultman Aqueduct Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 188 min of walking